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ul. Ku Morzu (dzielnica Warszów, wyspa Wolin), 72-602 Świnoujście, woj. zachodniopomorskie
Fort Gerhard (the Eastern Fort, Werk II) lies in the eastern part of Świnoujście, in the Warszów district on the island of Wolin, near the lighthouse.
Construction of the fort began in 1848 and was completed in 1859. The name comes from the author of the design (Gerhard Cornelius). It is one of the best-preserved 19th-century Prussian coastal forts in Europe. In 2001 the Museum of Coastal Defence was established here.
Guided tours with a guide dressed as a Prussian soldier (a form of re-enactment), museum exhibitions (over 2000 exhibits) on the development of Świnoujście Fortress.
For families, military enthusiasts and tourists holidaying on the Baltic.
Season 1 May - 30 Sep. 1 May - 30 Jun: 10:00-17:00; 1 Jul - 30 Sep: 10:00-19:00. Groups depart approx. every 30 min.
Island of Wolin (Warszów district). Note: due to the safety zone around the LNG terminal, access may be by boat from the centre of Świnoujście - check current information on the site's website.
